Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Monitor Technician for the Telemetry department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. This full-time position involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, transcribing physician orders, and assisting nursing staff under supervision.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, current Dysrhythmia Interpretation and BLS certificates, and preferably six months of previous experience. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE.
• Verifies lab and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepares and compiles records in the ICU.

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Schedule: Full=Time, Night 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends

Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, ME

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Facilitates the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and complies records in the ICU. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. ICU only: May provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf